COPPELL HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS

Head Coach

Jane Jackson

Coach Jane Jackson played tennis in both High School and college. She was named the MVP of her high school team. She was awarded the Sportsmanship Award in college. She received her Associate's degree at Tyler Junior College, her Bachelor's at Stephen F. Austin, and her Master's at SFA.
Coach Jackson has given 32 years to the teaching profession. In 2000, she was awarded the 4A State Tennis Coach of the Year. Her main interest has been to give players a pleasant high school experience, build a strong program, and to encourage players to lead a happy and productive life. "I want my players to love tennis for life. The game of tennis has lessons to teach which extend far beyond the court. In fact, the most valuable lessons have nothing to do with serves, volleys, overheads or lobs; the most valuable lessons teach us about life." Coach Jackson believes in teaching players about what lies ahead and how to meet daily challenges.

Head Coach, Camp Director, 32 years
Tennis Center Director, 9 years
Head Tennis Coach, Coppell High School, 1990-2010 
Head Tennis Coach, Nacogdoches High School, 1978-1990.
1999-2000 State 4A Coach of the year
1981, 1982, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009 District Coach of the Year
Regional Appearances:  Team, 18 years     Individual, 31 years,  311 Players
State Appearances: 7 Years, 10 players

Rich Foster

Coach Rich Foster is the Coppell High School Junior Varsity Coach. He is a dedicated husband, father, and coach. He has been extremely successful at the JV level while coaching at Coppell and in New Braunfels. He is an avid fisherman, and loves to guide in his time away from school. He is an former math teacher and spends a lot of time tutoring tennis players. He now teaches Teen Leadership.  He loves to spend time with his wife, Kara, and two children, Allie and Finley.